CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25: Edson Barboza of Brazil reacts after his unanimous-decision victory over Paul Felder in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Following his dominant win over former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 197, Edson Barboza is set to return to action July 23 as he faces former two-time title contender Gilbert Melendez in Chicago.

The fight was announced via "UFC Tonight" on Wednesday.

Barboza took a major step forward in his career following his latest win over Pettis after an up-and-down stint in the UFC since making his debut.